Inside the Pickleball Boom Taking Over South Florida
Kyle Prats
Kyle Prats, from Diadem Pickleball, joins us to break down how pickleball became one of the fastest-growing sports in the country — and how his brand is riding that wave across South Florida and beyond. He shares the story behind Diadem's growth, their expanding locations, and what makes their facilities stand out. We also get into celebrity and pro athlete involvement, pro leagues, DUPR rankings, tournaments, the upcoming A Day in Miami pickleball tournament, and why pickleball is pulling in players from tennis, baseball, and everywhere in between. Kyle also walks through everything a beginner needs to know to get started. Whether you've never picked up a paddle or you're already hooked — this episode will make you want to play. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 1:39 About Diadem Pickleball Complex 3:46 Pickleball Growth After COVID 4:17 How Do Their Locations Look Like 5:56 Expansion 6:29 Jensen Beach Location 6:54 Focus on Community 7:23 Coconut Creek Location 8:23 Why Pickleball Grew So Fast 9:18 Celebrities and Pro Athletes 10:26 Tournaments 10:48 Emerald Coast Opening in Panama City 11:33 Coming to Orlando, Tampa, and More Soon 11:52 Locations in South Miami, Doral, and Palmetto Bay 12:21 ADIM Pickleball Tournament 13:08 What Differentiates Them 13:52 Memberships 14:39 Gear 16:01 How Justin Got Into Pickleball 17:12 Kyle’s Baseball Career 18:05 What Gear Do You Need to Start 19:20 Tennis vs Pickleball Court Size 20:00 Differences Between Tennis and Pickleball 23:35 DUPR Scores and Rankings 25:34 Pro Leagues 27:26 History of Pickleball and Kyle’s Career 30:32 A Day in Miami Tournament 32:53 Living in Port St. Lucie 33:36 Hosting Pro Tournaments 34:41 Getting Involved 35:41 Q4 Opening in Miami 36:22 Experience at Diadem Pickleball Complex 38:26 Franklin vs Selkirk Balls 39:33 Top 3 Restaurants 41:36 Where to Find Diadem 42:25 Outro
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Inside the Pickleball Boom Taking Over South Florida
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Madeline Pumariega
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Inside the Pickleball Boom Taking Over South Florida
Kyle Prats
ADIM LIVE at the Miami Youth Fair!
How Tacos & Tattoos Became Kendall's Favorite Hangout
Jay Cruz
What Really Happens at the Port of Miami
Tony Arrufat
The HOA Attorney Exposing What Most Residents Don't Know
Erik Perez
The Truth About Competitive Dance No One Talks About
Adrenaline Dance Studio
The Vision for Coral Gables' Future with Its Mayor
Vince Lago
The Man Behind the Most Viral Cheese Shop in Miami
Mario Naar
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Tara Newell
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Frankie Ruiz
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Robert Gonzalez
